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Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Florence and see the top places from your sightseeing list. Stroll through Piazza della Signoria, admire the magnificent Duomo and step into the temple of humanism - the Accademia Gallery - to see Michelangelo's David.
Skip the guidebook and map and see Florence’s A-list sights with a guide.

Hear the stories about Michelangelo and his masterpieces.
Learn why the genius never finished his Prisoners.
Admire the Cathedral of Florence with its biggest masonry dome in the world.

Take a look at the Gates of Paradise on Florentine Baptistery.
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What's Included

  • Timed Entry Ticket to the Accademia Gallery
  • 1-hour tour at the Accademia Gallery
  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Tickets to Battistero di San Giovanni (we only stand outside)
  • Tickets to the Duomo (we only stand outside)
  • Tickets to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi (we only stand outside)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Ricasoli
58/, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

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End point

Ponte Vecchio
50125 Firenze FI, Italy

You will finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio - the Old Bridge and one of the most iconic places in Florence.

What To Expect

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Galleria dell'Accademia

Step into one of the world's most famous museum - the Accademia Gallery. Enjoy timed entrance and see the original David by Michelangelo. Discover the Prisoners by Michelangelo and learn why these sculptures were never finished. Hear incredible stories about Michelangelo and learn why even popes called him "divine”. Get the idea why Michelangelo's David is so famous and imagine the great sculptor working on his masterpiece through the stories told by your expert tour guide.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Take a look at the Medici Palace - the first residence of the Godfathers of the Renaissance and imagine how Michelangelo lived there under the protection of Lorenzo the Magnificent. We will see the exterior of the palace.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Lorenzo (pass by)

Admire San Lorenzo - the first Florentine cathedral and the church entirely sponsored by the Medici clan.
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Cappelle Medicee (pass by)

See the exterior of the Medici Chapels - the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence.
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Battistero Di San Giovanni

Standing in one of the most beautiful squares of Florence, learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its famous Gates of Paradise.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Duomo

Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal… impossible to surpass.”
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

Continue the tour at the most Florentine place of Florence - the granary-turned-church Orsanmichele. Originally it was an open grain market, but as long as it hosted a miraculous painting of Madonna, a lot of believers chose this destination for their pilgrimage. Hear the stories of how the market became a church and see the sculptures that inspired Michelangelo.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria

Start the tour in the heart of Florence - Piazza della Signoria that is both the political center and a museum under the open sky. Take a look at original sculptures by famous Renaissance artists that are still decorating the piazza. Admire Palazzo Vecchio - the fortress like city hall and see where the original David used to stand for almost four centuries.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio (pass by)

Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio - one of the most iconic places in Florence.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Timed Entry Ticket to the Accademia Gallery
  • 1-hour tour at the Accademia Gallery
  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Tickets to Battistero di San Giovanni (we only stand outside)
  • Tickets to the Duomo (we only stand outside)
  • Tickets to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi (we only stand outside)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

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